Major League Soccer investigating alleged racial slur during match
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Major League Soccer says it’s investigating allegations a player made a racist remark during Saturday’s New York…
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures left ankle, out indefinitely
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle in a 1-0 win over the Chicago White…
Continue Reading Leipzig to play Freiburg in German Cup semifinals
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German Cup holder Leipzig will take on Freiburg in the semifinals in a rematch of last year’s final. Freiburg will host…
Continue Reading White Sox trade reliever Ruiz to Diamondbacks for $100,000
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have traded veteran reliever José Ruiz to Arizona on Sunday in exchange for $100,000. The White Sox…
Continue Reading Atletico moves closer to Real Madrid with 5th straight win
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid has continued its hot streak with a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano to move within two…
Continue Reading Wild sign defenseman Faber fresh from NCAA runner-up Gophers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Brock Faber to a standard three-year, entry-level contract. The deal was finalized…
Continue Reading Swanson has torn tendon in her left knee, may miss World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Forward Mallory Swanson has a torn patella tendon in her left knee, leaving her chances…
Continue Reading Emory scores 31 in each end of doubleheader vs. Brandeis
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Emory routed Brandeis 31-4 in a doubleheader opener, setting a Division III University Athletic Association record for runs…
Continue Reading Lakers sign Tristan Thompson, Shaq Harrison before finale
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Tristan Thompson and guard Shaq Harrison on Sunday before…
Continue Reading Tunisia’s Jabeur wins WTA Charleston rematch over Bencic
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur has won the championship rematch with last year’s winner Belinda Bencic at the Charleston…
Continue Reading Liverpool fights back to earn 2-2 draw with Arsenal
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Roberto Firmino scored an 87th-minute equalizer to put a dent in Arsenal’s Premier…
Continue Reading Haslem plays, scores in final regular-season game with Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem got a surprise before his final game: a rocking chair, courtesy of his teammates.…
Continue Reading Referees body to review clash between official and Robertson
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The body in charge of professional referees has said it will review a clash between Andy Robertson and assistant referee…
Continue Reading NBA in Mexico: G League team hopes it’s laying foundation
By CARLOS RODRÍGUEZ AP Sports Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — The early success of the G League team in Mexico City has fans hoping one day Mexico can…
Continue Reading Nets’ Bridges starts 83rd game, extends streak, then leaves
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges kept his ironman streak alive, starting his 83rd game of the…
Continue Reading Liverpool snatches a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal, trimming the Gunners’ lead in Premier League title race
By Issy Ronald, CNN Liverpool snatched a 2-2 draw from the jaws of defeat against Arsenal as Roberto Firmino’s goal in the 87th minute trimmed…
Continue Reading Mariners place pitcher Andrés Muñoz on 15-day injured list
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés Muñoz, who led AL relievers in strikeouts last season, was put on the 15-day injured list by the Seattle Mariners on…
Continue Reading Celtics, Hawks sit many players for regular-season finale
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks will have numerous players out for the season finale. Boston is sitting usual starters Jayson…
Continue Reading Sinead Farrelly back in soccer in time for shot at World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas. (AP) — Sinead Farrelly says she wouldn’t have been able to play soccer again if she…
Continue Reading Brewers acquire LHP Sousa from Reds, send him to Triple-A
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed pitcher Bennett Sousa from the Cincinnati Reds. Sousa is headed to…
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